Finally, NDDC pays $5.901 m to 197 scholarship students

AT last, Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has paid $5,901,000 to 197 scholarship beneficiaries of 2019, while payment procedures for 94 beneficiaries of 2018 were ongoing. Director of Corporate Affairs,…

Sudanese gov’t signs long-awaited peace deal with armed groups

Sudan’s transitional government signs much-anticipated peace deal with various armed groups, raising hopes of an end to 17 years of conflict. Prime Minister Abdullah Hamdok and Transitional Sovereignty Council Chairman…

LASU students to resume in batches – VC

The Lagos State University has announced that its students would resume in batches . The Vice- Chancellor of the University, Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun , SAN, made this known on Monday…

Kwara Govt to train 10,000 youths in virtual digital

Kwara Government says it will train 10,000 youths in virtual digital as part of its ongoing efforts to drive innovation and give young people the skills of the future. A…

Uzodimma inaugurates IMSU governing Council

His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodimma has inaugurated the Governing Council of Imo State University, Owerri at the Government House EXCO Chambers on Monday . During the inauguration, the governor inferred…

Police probe murder of Bayelsa councillor, Agagowei

The Bayelsa State Police Command has commenced investigations into the killing of the councillor representing ward six in Sagbama Local Government Area, Mr Karma Agagowei . The spokesperson for the…

Nigeria will be doomed if National Water Resources Bill is passed ― Soyinka

Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has warned that Nigeria would be doomed if the National Assembly passes the National Water Resources Bill. He urged Nigerians to resist the law. Professor…

Buhari laments ‘bitter, unnecessary quarrels in APC

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday , lamented that the ruling All Progressives Congress is “ often embroiled in bitter , and on occasions , totally unnecessary squabbles ” . He…

Equities market up 0.3% amidst portfolio adjustments, positioning for Q3’20 earnings

As the stock market and economy continued to move in opposite directions, investors seem to be repositioning their portfolios on the back of the low price attractions leading to upward…

We’re not ready for full resumption yet — Ogun, Enugu, Bauchi, others

States including Ogun, Katsina , Bauchi , Enugu , Sokoto , Gombe and Ekiti on Sunday ruled out full reopening of schools , including tertiary institutions , despite the success…

3 migrants die as boat catches fire off Italian coast

At least three migrants, two men and a woman, die as boat carrying around 20 of them close to southern coast of Italy, catches fire. At least three migrants, two…

Bayelsa councillor returning from party function gunned down

Gunmen have killed the councillor representing Ward 6 in the Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State , Mr Karma Agagowei . Agagowei was said to have been shot in…

Oil rises on stimulus support and China data set for monthly gains

Oil prices nudged up on Monday, with Brent futures set to post a fifth straight monthly gain, as global stimulus measures underpin prices even as demand struggles to return to…

NCDC confirms 138 new coronavirus infections — lowest daily count since April

Nigeria’s daily case count of coronavirus infections dropped to a record low on Sunday with 138 new cases confirmed in 13 states and the federal capital territory (FCT). The Nigeria…

Contract judgment enforcement: Firm lists 33 Nigeria’s UK properties, begins sales soon

• Company accuses FG of breach of agreement on Sapele Power deal • We will pursue all remedies available – Office of Attorney General At least 33 properties owned by…